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How Dolphin Training Works

Completed by 156 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
Have you ever seen dolphins leap, swim, flip, and spin in a show? Join me in this one-time class to learn how dolphin trainers teach dolphins to do tricks! | (Biology) (Zoology)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(309 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-9 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
You may have visited a zoo or aquarium and been amazed to see dolphins flip, jump, spin, and leap in response to their trainer's cues. How do trainers teach dolphins new tricks? Come learn with me!

In this class, we will learn...
1) The basics behind "classical conditioning"
2) Tools and techniques used by trainers
3) About other animals that can be trained (dogs and more!)
4) Whether dolphins like being in shows

This class will be an interactive lecture using slides, photos, and videos, as well as discussions throughout the class. At the end of class, we will take time to imagine what else dolphins could be trained to do and how we could train them.

Watch out for Part Two of this class in the future where we will learn about what it takes to be an animal trainer and how trained animals can be used in law enforcement, as service animals, and more!

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basic strategies, techniques, and tools that trainers use to teach dolphins certain behaviors (tricks).

Other Details

Supply List
I will provide an (optional) handout that students can use for note taking if they would like to.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
4.9
309reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Science
I am passionate about animals and have history working with animals in an aquarium setting. As part of my role, I participated in training several animals, including sea turtles and octopi.

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